Elko Middle

Summary:

Elko Middle is a public middle school in Sandston, VA, serving 730 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 88 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elko Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 60.82% African American, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Virginia middle schools over the past several years, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates on SOL/Standards of Learning tests are significantly lower than the state and district averages across most subject areas and grade levels, with 6th-8th grade math proficiency ranging from 27.81% to 35.09%, compared to state averages of 50.1% to 59.41%. Additionally, Elko Middle has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.57% to 89.04% over the past few years.

While Elko Middle's performance is concerning, some of the nearby schools in the Richmond City Public Schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools, and Hanover County Public Schools districts also struggle with low test scores and rankings, suggesting broader systemic issues in the region. Addressing the challenges at Elko Middle will likely require a multi-faceted approach that goes beyond just increasing funding or resources, and may involve targeted interventions to support the school's most vulnerable student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5901 Elko Road
       Sandston, VA  23150


(804) 328-4110

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
388th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,830 Help


Students who attend Elko Middle usually attend:

High:    Varina High

Feeder schools for Elko Middle:

Elementary:    Cashell Donahoe Elementary
    Fair Oaks Elementary
    Henry D. Ward Elementary
    Sandston Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  730

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.8%
White:
19.9%
Hispanic:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elko Middle ranks worse than 93% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Elko Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Henrico County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elko Middle is $8,830, which is the 5th highest among 12 middle schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elko Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Elko Middle 388th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Elko Middle in the ranking list.)

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Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 88th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elko Middle

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Rank History for all students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 50.81 202nd 408 50.5%
2011 33.53 325th 413 21.3%
2012 22.49 366th 413 11.4%
2013 16.07 382nd 416 8.2%
2014 18.10 367th 416 11.8%
2015 8.31 393rd 412 4.6%
2016 8.22 395th 409 3.4%
2017 8.32 396th 415 4.6%
2018 15.77 391st 413 5.3%
2019 14.04 393rd 424 7.3%
2021 3.80 414th 419 1.2%
2022 3.83 404th 415 2.7%
2023 16.05 379th 422 10.2%
2024 11.31 388th 417 7.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.87 225th 237 5.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 18.60 357th 402 11.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.22 362nd 411 11.9%
2024 10.58 382nd 407 6.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.99 231st 278 16.9%
2024 17.33 239th 281 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.07 371st 409 9.3%
2024 12.26 376th 407 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.10 221st 298 25.8%
2024 22.53 246th 299 17.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.98 245th 275 10.9%
2024 13.05 253rd 272 7.0%
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Rank History for White students at Elko Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 7.01 394th 402 2.0%
2024 3.79 392nd 396 1.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Open Quote horrible staff. disgusting lunches that are sometimes days old. many openly racist/sexist/homophobic teachers and staff. no one listens or cares about the students concerns until the media brings attention to it and they are forced to actually do something. teachers almost never submit grades on time or they just don't grade assignments at all. the amount of work that is thrown on to students all at once is unacceptable. this school needs to change not only for the students benefit but for the community too. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Open Quote Amazing to read a review from non-parenting folk who fail to teach their kids any kind of manners get on here and bash the teachers/admin who actually work to help their childs behavior and attitude. If your child come to school at Elko to learn, is respectful of adults, and can act appropriately - then they will have no issues! If you expect middle school to be like Day-Care where your child acts however disrespectful as they want and you expect nothing to happen - then they will have problems! Getting good teachers and a dedicated principal is not easy in this part of town - not when they could be in the west end of henrico for the same money! Respect the fact that they are there each and every day to work with your child! Teachers/admin pay taxes too - That means you dont have the "right" to abuse them any more than they can abuse you for being a crappy parent! So work WITH them - acknowledge that your child is not always perfect, deserves a consequence for their actions at times, and are not on the same respect level as the adults. Twice ive come up to the school to pick up my daughter only to hear the ghetto scream in the middle of the office from a parent - cussing and threats! - how do you expect your kid to act when you be setting that example?? Elko is an excellent school, we are lucky to have the dedicated principal and teachers - we chose it over the other two options in Henrico because my girls are safe there, and they are learning! Yes it is strict - but for good reason - support Elko! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Elko Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 385 422 6 11 3 n/a n/a 21 848
2009 395 408 5 18 3 n/a n/a 31 860
2010 420 393 6 22 6 n/a n/a 38 885
2011 417 412 1 27 9 2 41 0 909
2012 392 420 3 39 8 2 36 0 900
2013 364 426 1 35 7 0 37 0 870
2014 358 433 4 40 7 0 44 0 886
2015 362 424 6 41 7 0 46 0 886
2016 350 445 8 50 11 0 48 0 912
2017 320 440 6 61 8 0 57 0 892
2018 291 444 3 59 4 1 42 0 844
2019 233 453 4 68 2 2 33 0 795
2020 228 438 3 69 4 3 31 0 776
2021 198 480 3 79 3 2 33 0 798
2022 179 423 2 85 3 2 35 0 729
2023 145 444 4 103 2 1 31 0 730

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elko Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 848 48.5 17.5 40.5
2009 860 50.4 17.1 42.1
2010 885 51.0 17.3 46.9
2011 909 47.4 19.1 51.8
2012 900 64.6 13.9 58
2013 870 61.5 14.1 55.2
2014 886 58.6 15.1 55
2015 886 60.0 14.7 54.5
2016 912 62.0 14.7 54.9
2017 892 60.1 14.8 55
2018 844 58.8 14.3 65.2
2019 795 55.8 14.2 64.5
2020 776 53.8 14.4 61.6
2021 798 49.3 16.1 n/a
2022 729 56.3 12.9 65.6
2023 730 54.5 13.3 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elko Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 848 48.5 17.5 40.5
2009 860 50.4 17.1 42.1
2010 885 51.0 17.3 46.9
2011 909 47.4 19.1 51.8
2012 900 64.6 13.9 58
2013 870 61.5 14.1 55.2
2014 886 58.6 15.1 55
2015 886 60.0 14.7 54.5
2016 912 62.0 14.7 54.9
2017 892 60.1 14.8 55
2018 844 58.8 14.3 65.2
2019 795 55.8 14.2 64.5
2020 776 53.8 14.4 61.6
2021 798 49.3 16.1 n/a
2022 729 56.3 12.9 65.6
2023 730 54.5 13.3 89

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elko Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (3.7%) $7,781 (96.3%) $8,081
2020 $479 (5.2%) $8,793 (94.8%) $9,272
2021 $732 (8.3%) $8,099 (91.7%) $8,830

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elko Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 393rd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 379th of 422 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Elko Middle)6137.8
 23.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)6539
 26%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Elko Middle)5756.1
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7265.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elko Middle)7327.1
 45.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)7729.2
 47.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Elko Middle)6346.9
 16.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7562
 13%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Elko Middle)4024
 16%
   8th Grade Writing (Henrico County Public Schools)6855
 13%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7057
 13%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elko Middle)5338.1
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Henrico County Public Schools)6937.7
 31.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Elko Middle)6530.8
 34.2%
   8th Grade Science (Henrico County Public Schools)7736.4
 40.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Elko Middle)5256
 4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)7366.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Elko Middle)8486
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Henrico County Public Schools)8478
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Elko Middle)8691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Henrico County Public Schools)8877
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Elko Middle)8880
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8485
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course World History I (Elko Middle)8855
 33%
   End of Course World History I (Henrico County Public Schools)7964
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students795730
 8.2%
African American453444
 2%
American Indian22
Asian44
Hispanic68103
 51.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White233145
 37.8%
Two or More Races3331
 6.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.5%89%
 24.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 730 students attended Elko Middle.

Elko Middle ranks in the bottom 7.0% of Virginia middle schools.

Students at Elko Middle are 61% African American, 20% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Elko Middle usually go on to attend Varina High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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